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Watches For Sale
Creator: Patek Philippe
Creator: Hamilton
Patek Philippe Yellow Gold and Enamel Art Deco Pocket Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa Late 1920's Patek Philippe Pocket Watch, 45 M.M 18k Yellow Gold 3 piece case with Black and Green Enamel, 18 Jewel Nickle Lever, mechanical, manual wind movement, Silver satin ...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362-1
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Patek Philippe Ladies Watch 18K Y.G. Ref. # 3362 1, Case # 2672712, Mov.# 1240372 Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prio...
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1880s Modern Antique Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Yellow Gold Mens Watch 4864
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Yellow Gold Mens Watch 4864. Manual winding movement. Stamped with the Seal of Geneva Quality Mark, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, str...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18K White Gold Diamond Bezel Ladies Watch 7122/200G-001
Located in Aventura, FL
18kt white gold case with a white alligator leather strap. Fixed 18kt white gold 44 diamond-set bezel. White dial with white leaf-style shape hands and index hour markers. Minute mar...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton Women's Dress Hand-Winding Platinum Watch 3 Cts Diamond Milgrain
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Movement #995A (17 Jewels) Serial #F102662 Case #2545 Diamonds TCW = Appx 3 Cts (VS/SI, G - H Color) 900 Platinum Round Case w/ Diamond Accents Nice Milgrain Detailing 17 mm in Diame...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Cocktail Vintage Watch White Gold Diamond Set 3282/46
Located in London, GB
A white gold vintage Cocktail watch, by Patek Philippe. Featuring a silver dial and white gold bezel, the bezel being set with 20 round brilliant diamonds, ~0.49ct. Fitted with a sa...
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Classic 2553 in yellow gold with a Grey dial 31mm Manual watch
Located in Surfside, FL
Vintage Patek Philippe in 18k yellow gold with silver dial with gold stick hour markers. Manual wind w/ subseconds on brown leather strap & gold filled tang buckle. 38 length (lug to lug) by 31 mm width case size. Ref 2553. Circa 1940s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Classic 2553 watch is made out of yellow gold on a Brown Leather strap with a Gold Fill tang buckle. This Patek Philippe watch has a 31 x 22 mm case with a Rectangle caseback and Silver Stick dial. Circa: 1940s . It is Certified Authentic and comes backed by our 12-month warranty. Each watch is inspected by our certified in-house Swiss-trained watchmakers before shipment including final servicing, cleaning, and polishing. If you have inquiries about this Patek Philippe Classic watch...
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1940s Vintage Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

18k Patek Philippe Calatrava Wrist Watch
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White gold Patek Philippe Calatrava #3919G-001. With original inner and outer boxes, all books and certificates
Category

2010s European Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 31mm 18K White Gold Gray Dial Unisex Watch 7119G-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned in mint condition. Rare Grey Dial. Comes With Patek Travel Pouch and papers.
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 Ladies Steel & Diamond Watch 4910/10A - Quartz. Stainless steel case; bezel set with 36 diamonds (25mm x 30mm). Blue dial with diamond markers and Roman numer...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's, "Mint"
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Hamilton Silver Dial 14k Solid Gold Automatic Watch - 1970's Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized and serviced prior to being offered fo...
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1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus Stainless Steel 5712/1A-001
Located in London, GB
A 5712 Nautilus, in stainless steel from Patek Philippe. Featuring a black-blue embossed dial that features small seconds, a power reserve indicator and the date with a moon phase di...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Patek Philippe "Backwind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe "Back Wind" White Gold Men's Watch Ref. 3569 - Self-winding. 18K White gold case with graduated engine turned bezel ( 34 mm ). Rare and desirable blue dial with 3 dia...
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20th Century Swiss Watches

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18KT Yellow Gold. 3738/122 with papers.
Located in Braintree, GB
Patek Philippe Ellipse 18KT Yellow Gold. 3738/122 with papers. With Patek Philippe Archive Papers and Patek Philippe Pouch an additional links. Reference Number: 3738/122 Case Diame...
Category

1990s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph H787160
Located in Braintree, GB
Hamilton Khaki Navy Sub Auto Chronograph men's wristwatch. Reference Nr. H787160 Made in Switzerland. The watch features 30 minute counter at 3 o'clock, Date between 4 and 5, 12 hour counter at 6 o'clock and the sub-second dial is at 9 o'clock. Gender: Men Case Size: 42 mm ( Without a crown ) Dial colour: Grey with black and orange accents Movement: Automatic Unidirectional bezel Numerals: Arabic Watchband Material: Stainless steel Water resistant: 30 BAR/435 Psi Caliber : H - 31 Case material: Stainless Steel Display Type: Analogue Box / Papers: No Glass: Sapphire Crystal Weight: 239 grams Comes with a box. Condition: The watch is pre-owned, and in excellent working condition, please see pictures. History: Hamilton Watch Company was established in 1892 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Originally, the firm manufactured high-quality pocket timepieces, which were soon popular among American railroad employees owing to their precision and dependability. Hamilton Watch Company started manufacturing wristwatches for the United States military during World War I. This shifted the company's attention to wristwatch manufacture, and by the 1930s, Hamilton was producing some of the world's most popular and creative wristwatches. During WWII, Hamilton once again developed military timepieces, notably the famed "Marine Chronometer," which was utilised by US Navy navigators. Hamilton continued to develop after the war, creating the world's first electric watch in 1957 and the first digital watch in 1970. Hamilton has also been a popular brand among Hollywood filmmakers, with its timepieces featuring in various films such as "Interstellar," "The Martian," and "Men in Black." Hamilton is now a component of the Swatch Group, one of the world's major watch makers. Despite ownership changes and altering watch...
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2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hamilton Platinum Art Deco Tank Style with Covered Lugs from 1940's
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Hamilton Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco /Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Platinum CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 21mm MOVEMENT...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Calatrava 36mm 18k Gold White Dial Hand Wind Watch 5119J-001
Located in New York, NY
Pre-owned. Excellent condition. Comes with the original Patek pouch and paper.
Category

2010s Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe 5135G Gondolo Annual Calendar Watch Papers
Located in Miami, FL
5135 Patek Philippe 5135 Ref. 5135G-001, Gondolo Calendario  Philippe Gondolo 5135G-001 watch has a tonneau-shaped white gold case 38mm X 51mm. Annual Calendar complication displayi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 3900
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k & stainless steel. Quartz w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 mm case size. Ref 3900. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Sport Patek P...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 6000g
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k white gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k Patek Philippe deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass with sweep seconds and date. Complet...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Vintage 18k gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3319/7
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Vintage in 18k. Manual. 18.5 mm case size. Ref 3319/7. Will fit a 6.75" wrist. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Patek Philippe Vintage...
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1960s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Patek Philippe Annual 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5036g
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in 18k white gold with a rare black dial. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds, date, day, month and annual calendar. 36 mm case size. Archi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Nautilus 18k gold & stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4700/62
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Nautilus in 18k yellow gold and stainless steel with diamond bezel. Complete with recent factory service documents and service box. Quartz with date. 28 mm case size. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3617/1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Ellipse in 18k white gold on an 18k white gold woven band with factory diamond bezel & diamond dial. Manual. 28 mm case size. Ref 3617/1. WIll fit 7.25-7.5" wrist. Wit...
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1970s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k rose gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5111R
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k rose gold on Original Patek Philippe leather strap & PP 18k rose gold tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size. With papers dated 2006. Ref 51...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Neptune stainless steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4880-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Neptune ladies 27mm with salmon Roman numeral & dot dial in stainless steel. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. Ref 4880-1. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certif...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5296G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k white gold on a blue crocodile strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Automatic movement under glass w/ sweep seconds and date. 38 m...
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Early 2000s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 7119
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k white gold on a black crocodile strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Manual movement under glass with sub-seconds. 31 mm case size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

Patek Philippe Twenty 4 18k white gold Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4920
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Twenty-4 in 18k white gold with original diamond dial and bezel on a gray strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Quartz. Measures 30mm long (lug to l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k white gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5109G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k white gold on black original Patek Philippe alligator strap & 18k white gold original Patek Philippe tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 30 mm case size....
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Squelette 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 3887
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Squelette skeleton octogonal watch in 18k with pave diamond dial. Manual watch on glossy black alligator strap & original 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. 3...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar 18k white gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5146G
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in 18k white gold on a brown alligator strap with an 18k white gold Patek Philippe Deployant buckle. Automatic movement under glass with day, date, mon...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5024j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual w/ subseconds. 38 mm length (lug to lug) by 30 mm width case size. Ref 5024j. Comes ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 5124j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Gondolo in 18k yellow gold on a brown alligator strap with 18k tang buckle. Manual wind movement under glass w/ subseconds. 42 mm length (lug to lug) by 33 mm width ca...
Category

2010s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Classic 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4429/1J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Classic ladies watch with Onyx dial in 18k yellow gold. Manual wind 16-250 Caliber 18-jewel movement. 23 mm case size. Ref 4429/1J. Circa 1980s. Fine Pre-owned Patek P...
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1980s Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3802J
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18k yellow gold on a black alligator strap with an 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe tang buckle. Automatic 29 jewel movement w/ sweep seconds and date. 33 m...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Neptune 18k & Stainless Steel Quartz Wristwatch Ref 4880-1
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Neptune 27mm in 18k and stainless steel with original white diamond dial. Quartz w/ date. 27 mm case size. Ref 4880-1. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certified...
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1990s Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, 18k Gold, Steel

Hamilton Raleigh Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch Ref Ref 759768
Located in Surfside, FL
Hamilton Raleigh manual wind watch in white gold fill on a calfskin strap. Auto w/ subseconds. 29 mm case size. Ref 759768. Fine Pre-owned Hamilton Watch. Certified preowned Vintag...
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1930s Vintage Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel, White Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar platinum Automatic Wristwatch Ref 5960P
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar Chronograph 5960P in platinum on an alligator strap with maltese cross platinum deployant buckle. Auto w/ date, day, month, chronograph, power reserve ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Travel Time 18k yellow gold Manual Wristwatch Ref 4864j
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Travel Time in 18k yellow gold a brown crocodile strap with 18k PP tang buckle. Manual wind 18 jewel movement with dual time zone, 24 hour indicator and sub-seconds. 2...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Ellipse 18k yellow gold Automatic Wristwatch Ref 3738/122
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse with iconic blue stick dial in 18k. Auto. 34 mm length by 30 mm width case size. Ref 3738/122. Circa 1990s. Fine Pre-owned Patek Philippe Watch. Certi...
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1990s Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Annual Calendar platinum Auto Wristwatch Ref 5035p
Located in Surfside, FL
Patek Philippe Annual Calendar in platinum on leather strap with PP platinum tang buckle. Auto w/ date, day and month. 37 mm case size. **Bank wire only at this price** Ref 5035. Cir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Platinum

Patek Philippe Ladies Vintage White Gold Mechanical Wrist Watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960s Patek Philippe Ladies Wrist Watch 16 x 16 M>M> 18k White Gold 2 Piece case with Hand Textured Design, 18 Jewel Mechanical, manual wind Nickle lever movement, Patek logo C...
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1960s Swiss Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Hamilton Platinum Tapered Baguette Round Diamond Fancy Dress Wrist Watch
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (20) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Graduated Baguette Cut - Channel & Bezel Set - G/H Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity (54) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant & Single Cut ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5134
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava Travel Time Yellow Gold Mens Watch 5134. Manual winding movement. 18k yellow gold case 37.0 mm in diameter. Crown with protective shoulders, pusher at 10 and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Automatic Mens Watch 3802 Box Papers
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Automatic Mens Watch 3802 Box Papers. Automatic self-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration jewels, straight line lever escape...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava Thin 18kt Rose Gold Automatic Ladies Watch 7200R-001
Located in New York, NY
PATEK PHILIPPE CALATRAVA 18K ROSE GOLD ULTRA-THIN 7200R-00 With its pure lines, the calatrava is recognized as the very essence of the round wristwatch and one of the finest symbols ...
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2010s Swiss Modern Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 39
Located in Dallas, TX
Patek Philippe Calatrava 18k Rose Gold Men's Manual Winding Watch 3919 R (or 3919R) - Manual winding. 18k rose gold case with hobnail bezel (33mm diameter). White dial with black Ro...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Watches

Patek Philippe Calatrava Fancy Lugs 18K Rose Gold 33mm
Located in New York, NY
This is an amazing Patek Philippe Calatrava in 18K rose gold. The case measure 33mm. The watch is powered by a manual wind movement. The serial number on this watch indicates that it...
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1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Rose Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Mechanical Mens Watch 5196G
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Mechanical Mens Watch 5196G. Manual-winding movement. Rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, straight-line lever escapement, Gyromax balance ad...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Calatrava White Gold Black Strap Mens Watch 5119. Manual winding movement. 18k white gold case 36.0 mm in diameter. Case thickness -- 6.5 mm. Transparent exhibition sa...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

White Gold

Hamilton 1960 14k Yellow Gold "Ventura" Wrist watch
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1960 Hamilton Electric Ventura Wrist Watch, 14k Yellow Gold 2 piece case, Hamilton 505 Electronic movement, Black dial with raised gold dot markers and a sweep seconds hand. Ne...
Category

1960s American Modernist Vintage Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Patek Philippe Gondolo Small Seconds Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 5124
Located in Atlanta, GA
Patek Philippe Gondolo Small Seconds Yellow Gold Silver Dial Mens Watch 5124. Manual winding movement. 18K yellow gold rectangular case 43 mm x 33.4 mm. . Scratch resistant sapphire ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold, Silver

Hamilton Cocktail Watch Platinum and 7.25CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
This is an exquisite 1950's Hamilton Platinum and Diamond cocktail watch. The watch is a piece of superb mid century watch design and is decorated with 7.25CT-TDW of high quality dia...
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe, A Very Rare Calatrava 18K Yellow Gold Bracelet Watch, Ref 3821/1
Located in Point Richmond, CA
PATEK PHILIPPE, A VERY RARE CALATRAVA 18K YELLOW GOLD BRACELET WATCH, REF. 3821/1. CIRCA: 1985 CASE MATERIAL: 18k Yellow Gold CASE SIZE: 31.5mm round x 5.2mm thick CRYSTAL: Sapphire ...
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1980s Swiss Classical Roman Vintage Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hamilton Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and 4.00CT Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Hamilton 1950's 14kt Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, a stunning blend of luxury and elegance. This exquisite timepiece features a marquise-shaped case and matching brace...
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hamilton 1950's Cocktail Watch Platinum and Diamond
Located in New York, NY
This is an elegant Hamilton Platinum and diamond Cocktail watch from the 1950's. The case and lugs are decorated with 2.30CT-TW F-VVS/VS of round and baguette cut diamonds. The case...
Category

1950s American Retro Vintage Watches

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Patek Philippe. A Gold Slim Open Face Pocket Watch C1944
Located in London, GB
Patek Philippe. An 18ct Yellow Gold Slim Keyless Lever Open Face Pocket Watch C1944 Dial: The Silver dial fully signed Patek Philippe & Cie Geneve with batons, outer minute track an...
Category

20th Century Swiss Watches

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique, New and Vintage Watches

Records show that, in Europe, by the 16th century, it was high time for portable clock devices. Right now, perhaps you’re shopping for your own. If so, find a vast range of fashionable and functional antique, new and classic vintage watches on 1stDibs.

While wall-mounted time tellers and grandfather clocks were much more convenient than the sundials of ancient history, watches were becoming crucial for an increasingly connected society whose members learned that the latest advancements in technology meant they could carry devices that kept time to within a minute a day. Tragically, the first pocket watches — albeit an improvement on the accessories that preceded them, which dangled from a chain worn around the neck — didn’t help much as far as accuracy or portability. Focused on style over substance, the upper class frequently carried lavish pieces that ran hours behind. 

Eventually, watches migrated from owners’ pockets to their wrists. In the early days of watchmaking, watches were fragile enough that they necessitated protection from the elements. Now, wristwatches made of gold and steel can withstand the harshest climates — even 100 meters underwater, in the case of Rolex’s Submariner. Designer Gérald Genta, whose range of clients included Rolex, created for Audemars Piguet the first luxury sports timepiece to be made from stainless steel. First introduced in 1972, the Royal Oak was a perfect choice for blending the form and function that are now synonymous with sports watches.

Indeed, although exceedingly practical, the watches of today are far from bland. Bulgari’s iconic Serpenti watch was on everyone’s list after the collection’s bold bracelet, which technically debuted after the timepiece, graced the wrist of actress Elizabeth Taylor. If anything, elaborately crafted timepieces — the unmistakably boxy silhouette of Cartier Tank watches, the elegant and minimal Calatrava designed by legendary Swiss house Patek Philippe — are even more effective than the shape we associate with traditional watches. You’ll always know what time it is because you won’t be able to tear your eyes away from your new accessory. 

Form watches — the all-encompassing moniker bestowed upon non-round watches — are making headlines and completing contemporary fashionable ensembles the world over. At the same time, both casual fans and careful collectors are drawn to the unbeatable charm of vintage styles, such as the icons designed by Omega that even James Bond can’t resist

When shopping for a watch, it’s good to keep your needs as well as your specific personal style in mind: A smaller, subtle timepiece is a good fit for small wrists. When will you be wearing your new accessory? There’s a versatile model out there for everyday wear, while a rugged, feature-heavy watch is a safe bet if you’re prone to embarking on all-weather activities in the great outdoors. 

Find exactly what you’re looking for in an unparalleled collection of antique, new and vintage watches on 1stDibs — we promise it will be worth your time.

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